The Dude Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Dude Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Dude surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Dude ancestry.
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It is important to remember that there is no single Dude family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How do I begin my Dude family tree? and you might be surprised at the answer.

Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Dude ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Dude research.

Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Dude ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Dude DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Dude family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Dude research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Dude ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Dude family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Dude Researchers

When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Dude queries.

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at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Dude Family Reunions

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Dude family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Dude reunion.

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Dude genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 02/Aug/2015.